Lawrence Edward Walker, 65, passed away early Friday morning, January 24, 2014. Born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Ed was the son of Fred Walker and the late Della Cornett Walker. He grew up in Avella, Pennsylvania until joining the Air Force where he was stationed in Seville, Spain. Following his honorary discharge from the military, Ed moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he remained and called home. He was very close to retiring from Windstream Communications (previously CTC) after working there for many years. Ed loved to golf, watch sports of every kind, and had many friends and family who will miss him dearly. He was a kind, gentle man who loved his children and adored his granddaughters.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Rebecca Montgomery Walker. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin Walker Flowers, and her husband, Todd, and his son, Scott Edward Walker and his wife, Christy Heverly Walker. His family also includes his three grandchildren, Aubrie, Grace and Claire. He is also survived by his brothers, Del Walker of Pittsburgh, PA, and Terry Walker of Tampa, FL.
A private memorial service will be held. The family will receive friends at McEwen Funeral Home-Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte on Saturday, February 8th, from 2pm until 3pm.
Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
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